Just after reading a book called "Top Boys" by Cass Pennant.
Good book..goes through the top lads in the top frims in the world.:D
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Just after reading a book called "Top Boys" by Cass Pennant.
Good book..goes through the top lads in the top frims in the world.:D
Not sure if it was mentioned already but
"Manchester United ruined my Life" by Colin Shindler
Well worth a read about a guy who grew up supporting Man City and how any achievements of City’s were always overshadowed by the more successful neighbours Man Utd. I enjoyed it even though I follow Man Utd.
not sure if these have been mentioned in this thread already
"The Damned United" by david Peace - fictional piece based on a large range of contemporary and biographical material about Brian Clough's 44 days in charge at Leeds in 1974. Written in the first person, it's a really interesting glimpse of the madness of the time and the man.
I'll second that , really poetic use of language in it tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Paraic
Another great book available at the moment is 'The Finn Harps Story' penned by Bartley Ramsay. It's a guide through the history of the club season by season and has loads of photographs and statistics on the club.
If you want to purchase one, you can get it for €20 by email finnharpshistory@eircom.net
Stamping Grounds by Charlie Connelly, he's a travel writer who followed Liechenstwin's National side throughout a World Cup Qualifying campaing, they played 8, lost 8 & scored zip, he really got to know all of the players and its an interesting book, well worth a read, not the best I've ever read though, thats "The Greatest Footballer you never saw" by Paolo Hewitt & Paul McGuigan (Yes that Paul McGuigan, the original bassist from Oasis) its a biography of Robin Friday & its a great read, he's the lad on the front of the Super Furry Animals single "The Man Who Don't give a Fcuk" - once when Lawrenson was marking him he got sent off for kicking Lawrenson in the face so he went back to the dressingrooms & took a sh*t in Lawro's kit bag
In no particular order
Only a game – Eamon Dunphy (although it’s a long time since I read it) A proper no-frills story of the life as a pro in the pre Sky era.
Left foot forward - Garry Nelson and the sequel Left foot in the grave, a more modern takes on the Dunphy principle but also 2 excellent reads, especially with Charlton have just moved back to the Valley
Full Time – Tony Cascarino with Paul Kimmage Honest and forthright, an absolute classic
Gazza - Paul Gasgcoine A bit like Tony Cass, a very honest and engaging read from the heart of a troubled man and one of the greatest players I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing in a Spurs shirt.
Back from the brink - Paul McGrath Can’t understand the negativity regarding it on here, I was gripped from start to finish.
Football against the Enemy – Simon Kuper a great read by a really top notch commentator on World and African Football in particular
Football fiction
Fever Pitch – although it’s about Arsenal and it made football trendy with the chattering classes it’s still a fine read and as good an account of what it means to be a fan as I’ve read.
Football Factory, England Away & Head-hunters the John King trilogy is excellent reading as much for the non-football side of the books as for the hooliganism that is at their core.
Drogheda United - The Story so Far
Fever Pitch
Futebol - The Brazilian way of life(Alex Ballos)...must read
On the verge of finishing Morbo and its excellent. Will start Tor! when I finish.
Other fav footie books have been mentioned here. A Season with Verona, Calcio, Only one Red Army (which I must read again, it was a long time ago), Barca by Jimmy Burns (whose more partisan moments Morbo is an antidote for).
Jimmy Burns two books
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...+burns&x=0&y=0
Barca - A People's Passion
Hand of God - The Life of Diego Maradona
are both excellent reads.
Jack and Bobby: A Story of Brothers in Conflict.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jack-Bobby-S.../dp/0007118767
Some cracking tales here about Jacks escapades!
I enojyed both of these ... Ryan Giggs and Gordon Strachans autobiographies both surprisingly very open about everything.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...+giggs&x=0&y=0
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...rachan&x=0&y=0
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Totally agreed, excellent book!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaillimh Al
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I don't know why but I have an aversion to buying books about individual players.
Yup, Only One Red Army, brilliant book on supporting Rovers.Quote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
And Barca is a great read aswell.
For the Politics + Football fans out there, whethor your against it or for it then a must read is 'Football Against The Enemy' by Simon Kuper.
Have it but haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Maybe after Tor!Quote:
Originally Posted by Da Real Rover
Didn't think much of Football Against the Enemy to be honest, it seemed like a bunch of 4-4-2 articles stuck together to me, enjoyable enough, but not great at all
Great book,Pennants books are class.The only ones I can readQuote:
Originally Posted by damoGUFC
I enjoyed it, gave me an insight into certain clubs which normally are off the radar.Quote:
Originally Posted by jebus
Although The Celtic + Rangers chapter was cringeworthy.
Hull City Psychos is pretty decent in fairness in terms of hoolie porn.Quote:
Originally Posted by deecay
Why may i ask?Quote:
Originally Posted by Da Real Rover